FMA’s international chief economist recruit resigns after two years

Stuart Johnson, the first chief economist at the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), has resigned after less than two years in the role.

A spokesperson for the FMA said there has been no decision on whether Johnson would be replaced.

The appointment was made as the FMA focused on becoming significantly more research-driven, and data and intelligence-led.

The spokesperson says, “Stuart built a strong economics team who will continue to progress the FMA’s research and analysis agenda in the meantime.”